Antioxidants: Nutritional Value And Advantages

Free radicals are unstable molecules that the body produces as a response to environmental and other stressors. Antioxidants are compounds that can stop or slow cell damage caused by these unstable molecules. In this blog post we will discuss the nutritional value and health advantages of Antioxidants.

Vitamin C, also known as L-Ascorbic Acid, is a highly effective antioxidant that protects against free radicals by neutralising them. Vitamin C helps to regenerate the skin and repair broken or damaged cells. Vitamin C is not only one of the most effective antioxidants, but is also a key ingredient that aids anti-aging. The high acidity of Vitamin C means that, when applied, the skin is prompted to naturally repair itself by quickly producing collagen and elastin- structural proteins which keep our skin looking youthful and plump.  

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, an ingredient which speeds up cellular turnover and collagen production. Retinol is commonly known as a correctional antioxidant because of its ability to accelerate skin renewal. Retinol helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and to reduce the appearance of scarring and pigmentation. When used with Vitamin C, the effects of retinol are maximised because of the complementary benefits both products have on the renewal of skin cells and collagen production. Retinol tends to be used by people over the age of 25 as this is when collagen production starts to decrease.  

Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant and also a great ally in the fight against the effects of ageing on your skin. Resveratrol is a dual antioxidant as it protects against free radicals from external aggressors, but also helps produce naturally occurring antioxidants in your skin cells. It is a preventative measure to protect your skin against negative environmental stresses. Resveratrol is one of the best ingredients for anti-ageing because of its dual protective capabilities. It also has calming properties which minimises the appearance of redness.

We offer intravenous Glutathione booster shots which offer a quick way to deliver the antioxidant directly into your blood stream meaning the effects can be felt and seen much faster. These can be combined also with our wellness IV drips, which contain a powerful cocktail of vitamins, minerals and other supplements with antioxidant and anti-ageing properties to enhance the wellness of your skin and  to promote wellness and health too.  

 The Perfect Peel is the first peel to contain glutathione and makes it one of the most powerful treatments that we offer here at Vie Aesthetics. You can also find glutathione in products like the ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener and in consumable products like the Skinade range. Skinade drinks are scientifically formulated and provide active ingredients to the skin to help improve skinhealth from within.
An incredible new product that has just landed on our radar is the Prodigio C40 drops by Dibi Milano. This innovative product is made up of collagen fibre pearls which are manually activated by droplets of Vitality Boosting Serum. When combined the formula makes for a solution that targets anti-aging and strengthens the skin’s defences against external aggressors. This is the perfect product for skin repair and restoration.